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DG 1110-3-106
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Figure 2-15
Recessed Room Exit.
patterns that will not quickly become out-dated.
i. Safety Markings.
Interior finishes must conform to the flame spread and
The locations of exits, fire protection and other safety
smoke development standards contained in AEI -
equipment should be strongly emphasized as
Design Criteria and NFPA 101. Painted surfaces and
appropriate. Safety markings (signs for danger,
patterns are relatively easy and inexpensive to refurbish
warning or caution) should be designed in accordance
and can be kept fresh and up-to-date in appearance.
with AR 385-30, Safety Color Code Markings and
The following items should be considered for reducing
Symbols. Use pictograph sign panels approximately 12
maintenance on all buildings: sealed concrete floors,
inches square for Danger, Warning or Caution signs
removable carpeted elevator floors, entrance mats, cove
(Electrical hazard, etc.).
bases at all floor/wall connections, hard-finish (glazed
concrete block, ceramic tile, etc.) walls, wall corner
m. Storage.
guards, push plates, and large metal kickplates on
Care shall be exercised during the planning and
doors. Guidance for interior design may be obtained
designing of Service Schools to identify the number,
from DG 1110-3-122.
size and type of storage areas required. Inadequate
storage provisions may result in general purpose
classrooms becoming "dedicated" because of a
j. Wall Graphics.
requirement to keep rooms locked to protect
While mainly decorative, such graphics may frequently
incorporate floor numbers, directional indicators, safety
equipment.
markings, Army insignia, and so-on. When
professionally done, they can be most effective in
Two factors which effect the design of storage are the
livening up dead spaces and producing interest such as
physical characteristics and frequency of use of
in large rooms or circulation spaces.
materials to be stored.
q Whenever possible training equipment should be
portable or movable.
k. Signage.
q When indicated by the mission, provision shall be
Signage must be specified as an overall system,
made to allow for movement of large, mobile
coordinated with exterior and interior signage
equipment such as tanks, helicopters and military
prescribed in TM 5-807-10. The system should assure
vehicles between classrooms and outdoor storage
maximum economy, ease of procurement and
areas.
installation, and standardization of application
q Large equipment that is infrequently used and is not
throughout the building. It must inhibit vandalism but
readily moved should be blocked from view by
be flexible enough to allow addition or deletion of
movable partitioning when not in use.
information. The use of pictographs instead of words
is recommended.
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